Chapter News

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) strongly opposes the motion to expel the Israeli Union of Social Workers (IUSW) from the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), urging all 68 voting member associations to uphold the profession’s core values of unity, dialogue, and compassion.

President Trump and Border Czar Tom Hollman have announced that they plan to end “Operation Metro Surge," the federal operation that flooded Minnesota, especially the Twin Cities, with thousands of federal immigration and customs enforcement officers since early December. For months, this large-scale federal enforcement operation has deeply impacted individuals, families, and communities across Minnesota, creating fear, instability, and significant harm.

For first-time LSW and LCSW applicants who are beginning to apply for social work licensure in Illinois, you may now utilize IDFPR's new licensing system CORE for licensure.

The National Association of Social Workers – Colorado Chapter (NASW-CO) is alarmed and unequivocally opposed to today’s decision from the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Colorado’s law prohibiting the practice of conversion therapy with minors.

The Department of Education is currently accepting comments on the rule change which would remove social work as a professional degree through March 2, 2026. We ask that all social workers submit their comments on this change through the Federal eRulemaking Portal before March 2, 2026.

January marked the beginning of the 2026 Illinois Spring Legislative Session.

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is accepting applications for their Human Services Professional Loan Repayment Program through June 30, 2026.

ISAC is currently accepting applications for their School and Municipal Social Work Shortage Loan Repayment Program through June 30, 2026.

The National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) announced its endorsed candidates for the March 17, 2026 Illinois Primary Election, highlighting the critical role state leadership will play as social workers and human service systems face growing uncertainty at the federal level.

Together, the organizations representing the Social Work Leadership Roundtable urge the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to include social work in its proposed definition of professional degrees. This reclassification is not a matter of semantics. This decision is far more than a semantic distinction—it carries significant consequences for students, communities, and public systems nationwide.